Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Alessandro Costa
14-5
Age
29
Height
5'4"
Weight
125 lbs
Reach
67"
Avg Fight Time
10:56
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-3(5 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 2
Last 5
WLLWL
Finish Rate
79%
Bonuses
2
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Manaus , Brazil
Next Fight2026-04-04
SN
vs Stewart Nicoll
Opponent Last Bout
L - Lucas RochaDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
JF
vs Jimmy Flick
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
R2 1:03
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R2 1:03
LOSS
AC
vs Alden Coria
UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 0:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 0:47
LOSS
AA
vs Amir Albazi
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 2:13
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 2:13
WIN
KB
vs Kevin Borjas
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg· 2024-05-04
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R2 1:35
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 1:35
LOSS
SE
vs Steve Erceg
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.6/min
Grappling
0.46 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Alessandro adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+54% vs div avg
54%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
38%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Overhands
38%
Counters
31%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
31%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (54%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (108%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 215% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Half Guard (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 79% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 6 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 83% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (54% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#17 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#14 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc73%
Clinch
78% acc11%
Ground
50% acc16%
Striking Differential+0.07/min
3.64 landed/min3.57 absorbed/min
3.64
Landed/Min
3.57
Absorbed/Min
0.69
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed239
Sig. Strikes Attempted532
Key Insights
Alessandro is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (25%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 50% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
17%
Low
Division Rank#27 of 32
0%100%
TD Defense
83%
Elite
Division Rank#3 of 32
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
10
Total
12
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.46
TD / 15min
0.46
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
12
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
24
Attempted
17%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.46/15min).
Elite TD defense (83%).
6 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (17%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
478
1.02
Ratio
Absorbed
468
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.0
Standing %
94%
R3 vs R1 Output
54%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (25.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 54% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:07
R2 Control
0:41
R3 Control
0:04
R1 to Final
-69%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.3pp
Body
+23.5pp
Leg
-26.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.9pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#16
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#18
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#17
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#14
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#7
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#24
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#20
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#21
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2766
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights